Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 30, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Floor Pedestal may Detach/FMVSS 210

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain HSM NextGen 45" 3PT school bus seats, part number GenQ3-45 LH. The bolts that secure the rear of the seat pedestal to the floor may fracture, allowing the pedestal to detach from the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSA ID: 18E098000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 100

Consequence Summary:

If the floor pedestal disconnects from the floor during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

HSM will notify the manufacturer that purchased the affected seats, and their dealers will install a new fastener and an additional strap to the rearward seat pedestal, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-419-492-2157, extension 243.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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August 15, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Warning Label Missing From Lower Strap/FMVSS 213

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

NHTSA ID: 18E083000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 5,906

Consequence Summary:

Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

HSM will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the seats and dealers for those companies will install a warning label to the lower restraint strap portion of the Restraint Belt System. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.88

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July 17, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Knee Impact Area Foam Insufficient/FMVSS 222

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, and SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

NHTSA ID: 18E056000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 31,990

Consequence Summary:

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

HSM will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 27.61

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